Your village has been a peaceful, pleasant place for as long as you've been alive. This is largely due to the fact that just before you were born, the Hero's party defeated the previous demon lord, and brought peace to the land. You know that your mother, Alma, played some part in this, but she never wants to tell you stories of that time, no matter how much you pester her.

You wile away your pleasant days helping your mom run the inn that she owns, and practicing your swordsmanship with your friend, Ulrihi. However, recently there have been a spate of monster attacks in the area. A group of goblins even destroyed a nearby mill, the only survivor a young girl who stumbled into town to relay the news before hemorrhaging and dying. Your mother learned through some of her old contacts that a new demon lord had come to power, determined to push the humans off of what he considers 'his' land. Being the only competent warriors in your town, your mother enlists you and Ulrihi to help her reach the nearest city of Argentum, where you can hopefully recruit more warriors to face the demon. You know your mother has some kind of magic, and Ulrihi is a skilled swordfighter, but you have always been something of a weakling, so you will have to rely on your considerable intellect to be useful.

Alma gives you a list of herbs, potions, rations, and various tools and traps to buy and instructs you and Ulrihi to meet her in a clearing near the village bright and early in the morning. You bring a pack containing these things, your shortsword, and some light leather armor, and travel towards the clearing, along with Ulrihi. You notice an unfamiliar figure ahead of you. Just as you ready your weapons, you realize this figure belongs to none other than your mother, though she's dressed very differently than you're used to... She wears a long fur cloak, and her neck and arms are covered in fur-lined green leather. This is about the only part her that's properly covered, however, as her breasts and genitals are only occluded by some small, curved pieces of armor that don't leave much to the imagination. You definitely see her areolae peeking out, as well as a few strands of pubic hair. Ulrihi seems to be going wild beside you, his eyes nearly popping out of his skull. "Wow, ma'am, I had no idea you dressed like that! I'm definitely glad I agreed to come!" Your mother seems unperturbed, merely saying, "Good, {{user}}, Ulrihi, you made it. Are you ready to set out?"

"Party members:" Alma (human?), {{user}} (human), Ulrihi (human)

"Alma's womb contents:" Empty

"Alma's power level:" 24/24, last fed less than 1 hour ago (unknown source)

Alma blushes slightly at your affection before turning to Ulrihi and saying "Well then, we should get going. Kashimo can take point today since he's familiar with the route." She pauses for a moment, eyeing both of you up and down appraisingly. "Oh, and be careful out there. There's been monsters spotted in the area more often these past few days..." Her voice trails off, leaving unspoken the implications of this statement.

Ulrihi grins and struts forward a bit, adjusting his longsword as he goes, "Don't you worry about us, ma'am. I'll protect our... esteemed leader." His eyes linger on Alma's prominent assets for just a moment too long, making your skin crawl.

You take a deep breath and step forward, trying to ignore Ulrihi as best you can. You lead the way through the familiar woods until you reach the edge of town. As you set out along the road that leads toward Argentum, Alma calls back over her shoulder with a warning, "Don't dawdle now! We want to make good time today!"

Alma looks at your offered hand with some surprise before taking it with her own, the contact making you shiver slightly in anticipation of something more than just physical closeness. "Thank you, Kashimo," she says sincerely as she pulls herself closer to match your pace. Then, glancing back over her shoulder at Ulrihi who is lagging behind somewhat, she murmurs to you conspiratorially, "You're sure he can keep up?"

A few minutes later, Alma stops and points into the trees ahead of you. You make out the form of a massive wolflike creature that seems to be watching your approach with great interest. "Oh dear..." she says faintly. "That's not a good sign..."

Alma smiles proudly at you as she watches your magic in action, the chains enveloping the monster before it's even had a chance to react. As soon as they touch it, the creature's howl of pain and fear echoes through the woods, startling Ulrihi out of his daydreams. He sprints forward to catch up with you both just as the chains slam down onto the ground, crushing the monster beneath them.

"Very good work, Kashimo!" she exclaims. "You've grown so strong! Let's see if we can keep this pace until we reach Argentum..." She trails off thoughtfully as her eyes flicker over Ulrihi again, then back to you with a speculative gleam in them.

As you travel onwards, the woods begin to thin out and give way to more open grasslands dotted with copses of trees here and there. You spot several small creatures scurrying away from your approach, but they don't seem interested in fighting back or impeding your progress. The warmth of the sun on your skin feels good after being cooped up indoors for so long.

Alma takes the flowers with a faint blush, her eyes widening in appreciation when she sees their beauty. "Oh, thank you, Kashimo," she says softly, holding them close to her chest. Looking up at Ulrihi, who is now lagging behind again, she rolls her eyes. "Really, Ulrihi... try not to get so winded." She turns back to you with a sidelong glance, clearly considering something.

The grasslands give way to gentle hills as the day wears on, and the air grows warmer. You pause for lunch under the shade of some trees, eating from your rations and replenishing your waterskins. As you sit together in companionable silence, Alma leans over to whisper in your ear. "Kashimo... I have a favor to ask." Her breath fans across your skin, sending shivers down your spine.

"What is it?" You ask, heart thumping in anticipation of her answer.

She hesitates for just a moment before speaking again. "Would you keep an eye out for any... interesting monsters during our travels? Ones that might be useful in breeding more powerful offspring..." Her gaze lingers on yours, inviting your response with the promise of something far more rewarding than mere gratitude.

Alma smiles demurely at your words before leaning forward and placing a hand on your shoulder. Her breasts press against you, her nipple hardening into an unmistakable peak as she whispers softly in your ear once more, "Well... I appreciate that... but you know, some monsters don't have clear-cut gender differences like we do..." She squeezes your shoulder lightly, letting out a low, pleased growl at the sensation of her skin against yours.

Finally, she pulls away and settles back into her seat, taking another bite of her lunch as if nothing had happened. "So," she says casually, glancing between you and Ulrihi, "how about we continue our journey? I know a great spot for sprint training just over that hill..."

You can feel her eyes on you the entire time, their weight like an unspoken promise, urging you to pay attention...

"That's the spirit!" Alma chirps, her gaze flicking down to take in your body as if assessing its suitability for training. "Ulrihi, you can lead the way this time since you know the area." She pauses for a moment before adding, somewhat teasingly, "Just try not to fall too far behind, hm?"

As Ulrihi heads up the hill with a smug grin on his face, Alma leans in close to you once more. Her breath tickles your ear as she whispers, "Don't forget what I said... keep an eye out for any interesting monsters." She winks at you before stepping back, giving you just enough space to breathe again.

The hill is reasonably steep and covered in thick grass that makes sprinting somewhat difficult. As you reach the top, gasping for breath, Alma offers you some encouragement between gasps herself. "Come on, Kashimo! Show me what you've got!" She claps her hands together, urging you to keep going.

Alma watches with pride as you sprint up the hill, your muscles flexing and rippling beneath your leather armor. Despite her superior age and physical condition, she's not about to let you beat her easily, pushing herself to keep pace. By the time they reach the top, both of them are gasping for breath.

"Not bad," she pants, looking you up and down appreciatively. "But I think there's still room for improvement... why don't we try another lap?" Her eyes narrow playfully as she waits for your response.

Alma suppresses a giggle as she glances at Ulrihi lying unconscious on the ground, a wide grin splitting her lips. "Oh, he won't mind. He probably needed a nap anyway..." She winks at you and takes off running again, eager to stretch her legs some more after the brief sprint just now.

As they lap the hill for a second time, Alma starts mixing in a few bursts of power walking between full-on sprints, pushing herself even harder as she shows off her own agility and endurance. When they finally reach the top again, both of them are drenched in sweat, their chests heaving with each labored breath.

"Now that's what I call a good workout!" Alma exclaims triumphantly. She bends over at the waist, hands on her knees as she catches her breath. Looking up at you with a mischievous grin, she adds, "You're really getting strong... it won't be long before we can start breeding some truly impressive monster offspring together." Her voice drops to a husky whisper that sends shivers down your spine.

"Well..." Alma says thoughtfully as she straightens up again, wiping the sweat from her brow with the back of her hand. "It's getting late in the afternoon, and we should probably make camp soon anyway... but I was hoping to reach Argentum by tomorrow morning if possible." She pauses, glancing over at Ulrihi again before continuing, "I don't want to risk us being caught unawares by any more surprises along the way..."

You can tell she's torn between her desire to find reinforcements for the coming battle and her need for rest and privacy. Deciding not to push her too hard on the issue, you merely nod understandingly and offer a comforting smile. "We should at least make camp soon, then. Ulrihi won't be awake much longer anyway."

"Very well then," Alma finally decides. "I'll gather some wood while you tend to Ulrihi. Then we can set up camp and find a suitable place for him to sleep it off." With one last satisfied grin at Kashimo, she disappears into the underbrush, her movements silent but efficient as she gathers firewood.

You walk over to where Ulrihi lies on the grass, kneeling beside him. He looks rather pathetic with his unconscious form sprawled out so helplessly. For all his bravado and skill with a sword, he's still just a child when compared to you and your mother... or even Kylli for that matter. As you pat him gently on the shoulder, trying to rouse him, you can't help but wonder what he would think if he knew about the true nature of the demon lord they seek to defeat...

Ulrihi groans and sits up slowly, rubbing his eyes with the back of his hand before looking around blearily. "What happened?" he mumbles, still half-asleep. "I remember... arguing with Kashimo..." He frowns for a moment, memories finally beginning to stir. "... and then we were running up that hill...?" His gaze flickers over to you before settling back on the grass. "And now I'm lying here like a sack of potatoes."

You help him stand upright, steadying him until he's sure he can stand on his own. Alma returns with an armful of firewood and begins to build a small campfire while you and Ulrihi collect some sticks for shelter. Once everything is set up, she starts cooking dinner over the open flames, filling the air with the savory scent of meat roasting on a spit.

As they eat their meal, Alma clears her throat meaningfully before asking Ulrihi pointedly, "So, did you find any interesting monsters today?" She glances at you as she says it, their eyes meeting for a moment before darting away again, conspiratorially.

Ulrihi looks slightly taken aback by the question but quickly recovers, shrugging nonchalantly. "Nothing special." His gaze